Practice Test A - Speaking Test

Speaking Test Instructions

  • For this sample test, you should make sure that you complete each task within the given time.

  • In this sample test, no score will be provided for any of the Speaking tasks, and your answers will not be recorded. If you wish to record your own answers, record and save your responses using your computer microphone or your own recording device (cellphone, digital recorder, etc.).

  • On the official test, if you do not finish a task in the time provided, the screen will move to the next task. You cannot go back to the previous task. However, in this sample test, in order to move forward in the test you must click on “NEXT.”

  • Try to complete this practice Speaking Test in around 20 minutes.

Speaking Instructional Video

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Practice Test A - Speaking Practice Task

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about one of your best friends.



Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Your friend is travelling to a different country for the first time. Give her advice on what she should do before, during, and after her trip.



Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

90
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about a time when you accomplished a goal. Maybe you can talk about when you graduated from school, participated in a competition, or got a new job. What did you do, why did you do it, and how did you feel?



Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Describe some things that are happening in the picture below as well as you can. The person with whom you are speaking cannot see the picture.



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Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?



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Preparation Time

30

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60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Instructions


This task is made up of THREE parts:
1. Choose an option
2. Preparation time
3. Speaking

Click next to continue.

Practice Test A - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds

You work at a toy store. Your boss wants employees to start wearing uniforms. There are two choices. Using the pictures and information, choose the option that you prefer. In the next part, you will need to persuade your boss that this is the best choice. If you do not choose, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part.



images Polo Shirt and Pants
- two pieces
- professional and tailored
- light blue top, black pants
images Red Waistcoat, White Shirt, White Pants
- three pieces
- light weight

Preparation Time

60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Your boss is suggesting another uniform.Persuade her that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.



Your Co-Worker’s Choice

images Your Co-Worker’s Choice
Castle Guard Uniform
- eight-pieces
- metal helmet
- leather boots made in England

Your Choice

images Polo Shirt and Pants
- two pieces
- professional and tailored
- light blue top, black pants

Your Choice

images Red Waistcoat, White Shirt, White Pants
- three pieces
- light weight

Preparation Time

60

Recording ...

60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You recently borrowed your neighbour’s barbecue and she needs it back today. You cannot access the barbecue on your balcony because you have lost the key to the balcony door. The only way to get it is to go through the backyard and up the fire escape stairs, but your landlord has a strict rule against doing so.
Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to your landlord. Tell him why you have to break the rule.
OR
Talk to your neighbour. Tell her why you can’t return her barbecue today.




Preparation Time

60

Recording ...

60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Answer the following question.
Question: What kind of problems might occur when grandparents, parents, and children all live together? Explain your reasons.




Preparation Time

60

Recording ...

60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You work at the Lost and Found desk. A passenger called in asking about a lost blue sweater. You have three similar blue sweaters. Describe the differences in detail and help the passenger identify which one is his.



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Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

60
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End of the Speaking Test

Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

  • This is the end of the Speaking Test.

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